News:The International Institute of Strategic Studies(IISS) has released its report on Defence Spending titled “Military Balance”. Facts: Key takeaways from the report: The global spending on defence has increased by 4% in 2019.This is the largest growth in the last 10 years. The United States, China, Saudi Arabia, Russia and India retained their positions as… Continue reading Biggest jump in world defence spending in 10 years:Study
Category: Factly: IR
This category contains all Current Affairs Factly Articles for Prelims, related to the International Relations. You can find all relevant International updates on this page. This page is specifically useful for UPSC Prelims exam.
USTR takes India off developing country list
News:The office of the United States Trade Representative(USTR) has taken off India from the list of developing countries that are eligible to claim benefits for preferential treatment with respect to Countervailing duties(CVDs) investigations Facts: Background: In 1998,the US had come up with lists of countries classified as per their level of development to harmonise it… Continue reading USTR takes India off developing country list
BIMSTEC conference on drug trafficking
News:India is hosting the first-ever BIMSTEC nations conference on combating drug trafficking in New Delhi. Facts: About the conference: The conference has been organised by the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB). Aim:To provide an opportunity to all the member nations to deliberate on the increased threats posed by drug trafficking and the collective steps that were… Continue reading BIMSTEC conference on drug trafficking
UNHCR:2 Billion Kilometres to Safety Campaign
News:United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees(UNHCR) has launched a 2 Billion Kilometers to Safety’ campaign. Facts: About the campaign: The 2 Billion Kilometres to Safety campaign aims to encourage people to support refugees by championing individual acts of solidarity. The campaign invites people to act in solidarity and run, walk or cycle to achieve a… Continue reading UNHCR:2 Billion Kilometres to Safety Campaign
International fund for Agricultural Development(IFAD)
News:The 43rd session of the governing council of the International fund for Agricultural Development(IFAD) was held at the Food and Agriculture Organization(FAO) in Rome,Italy. Facts: About IFAD: The International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) is an international financial institution and a specialized agency of the United Nations. It was established in 1977 and is one… Continue reading International fund for Agricultural Development(IFAD)
Cabinet approves MoU between India and Iceland in the field of Sustainable Fisheries Development
News:Union Cabinet has approved the Memorandum of Understanding(MoU) signed between India and Iceland in the field of Fisheries. Facts: Salient features of the MoU: Creation of facilities for exchange of scientists and technical experts and their proper placement, especially in areas of estimating Total Allowable Catches in offshore and deep sea areas. Provision of training… Continue reading Cabinet approves MoU between India and Iceland in the field of Sustainable Fisheries Development
BIMSTEC Disaster Management Exercise
News:National Disaster Response Force(NDRF) will host the second Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation Disaster Management Exercise(BIMSTEC- DMEx) in Odisha. Facts: About the exercise: The aim of the exercise is to test the existing emergency procedures for notification, preparedness and emergency response, during a major natural disaster. Theme:A cultural heritage site… Continue reading BIMSTEC Disaster Management Exercise
Gagarin Research and Test Cosmonaut Training Centre(GCTC)
News:Recently,four Indian pilots chosen as candidate-astronauts for Gaganyaan mission began their training at the Gagarin Research and Test Cosmonaut Training Centre(GCTC). Facts: About the Programme: The programme includes basic or generic astronaut training followed by activities specific to the first Indian human space mission, Gaganyaan. At the end of all training modules in India and… Continue reading Gagarin Research and Test Cosmonaut Training Centre(GCTC)
US approves sale of Integrated Air Defence Weapon System to India
News:The US has approved the sale of an Integrated Air Defence Weapon System(IADWS) to India. Facts: About Integrated Air Defence Weapon System(IADWS): The Integrated Air Defence Weapon System(IADWS) is also called the National Advanced Surface to Air Missile System(NASAMS-II). It is an upgraded version of the NASAMS developed by the US firm Raytheon in partnership… Continue reading US approves sale of Integrated Air Defence Weapon System to India
Exercise AJEYA WARRIOR-2020
News:The fifth edition of Joint Military Exercise AJEYA WARRIOR-2020 between India and the United Kingdom will be conducted at Salisbury Plains, United Kingdom. Facts: About the exercise: Exercise Ajeya warrior is a joint military exercise between India and the UK.It was held for the first time in 2013. Aim:To conduct company level joint training with… Continue reading Exercise AJEYA WARRIOR-2020
